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I was in a car accident and have been off work for 2 years for medical reasons . I have been told my benefits will stop and I no longer have a job to return to . Is this legal and am I entitled to severance .

I have an employee that has been with me for 10 years I have had numerous complaints about him from other co-workers as he talks down to people and calls them names. If I let him go what are my responsibilities. My total annual payroll is only $450,000 per year

Can an employer fire you for testing positive for thc when a urine test is performed if cannabis is legal in Canada? I work 20 days on and 10 off. I consume cannabis on my days off. And do NOT at work. Can I be dismissed for this?

I am an employer with a renovation company. I ran out of work a couple of months ago and have nothing coming up. The last of my site employees was laid off a couple of months ago. I have since stopped taking any salary for myself. My ex common law partner has been employed as the bookkeeper for about 11 years. She continues to write herself cheques weekly for over $1200. My family lawyer says I should keep paying her for virtually doing nothing other than her cheques. the year end was September 30 and if the company owes taxes, they will be due on December 31. She has had the last 2.75 months to do the reconciling and still has not done it. I would also like to retire and pursue other interests. How would I end her employment and not face any penalties/

I was with co worker while he was smoking weed on the job and i got suspended and terminated